Author Archives: Engel

Focusing on Calving and Re-breeding. Monday February13, 2012 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. OSU Klamath Basin Research andExtension Center 3328 Vandenberg Rd. Klamath Falls, OR Come Learn from Industry Leaders: Tess White, Alltech, “Tools for Improving Cow/Calf Health” Chanda Engel, … Continue reading →

Central Oregon Forage Day, Video Downlink Saturday January 28, 2012 OSU Klamath Basin Research & Extension Center–Research Station Conference Room Contact: Chanda Engel 541-883-7131 The OSU Klamath Basin Research and Extension Center will be downlinking, through interactive video, the Central … Continue reading →

By: Kathleen Painter, Analyst, Department of Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology, University of Idaho, Moscow What size of machinery is most economical? How much machinery is needed for a given acreage and/or crop mix? Should machinery be leased, rented, custom-hired, … Continue reading →

Protein vs. Energy? John Paterson, Professor of Animal Science Montana State University The cost of energy supplements can be less than that for protein supplements. Which one is better for the productivity of replacement heifers grazing on native range? This … Continue reading →

New Concepts and Sustainable Approaches on Reproductive Management and Genetics of Beef Cattle Wednesday, December 7  2011 Agenda 4:00 – 4:30 pm Basic Concepts on Cattle Reproduction and Genetic Management Tim Deboodt – Oregon State University, Crook County Extension 4:30 … Continue reading →

Given the cost/value of hay, the crazy weather conditions this year and the incidence of a few local hay stack fires in the past couple of months, I thought this brief article from ehay weekly was worth re-posting. Follow This … Continue reading →

I came across this article this morning.  Hay supply is tight and demand is high, all over the country right now.  Making adjustments to some management and feeding practices can help reduce the costs and losses associated with feeding hay … Continue reading →

Are you Ready Ag? Fire, flood, feed contamination, foot-and-mouth disease. Farm and ranch disasters can come without warning. Is your crop, livestock or poultry operation secure? Is it biosecure? A team of Extension professionals from across the US came together … Continue reading →

http://muconf.missouri.edu/arsbc-northwest/Registration.html This is a great symposium for producers interested in beef cattle reproduction, the cost is $175.  You can register online and access the full program schedule at the link posted above.

I found this article interesting, as the word sustainable has been grating on me lately.  I couldn’t really put my finger on the cause until reading this article.  I finally realized, it is the lack of a sound definition that … Continue reading →